MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
online education technology have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to take part in courses online.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to attend to
now that online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Australia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This sensational new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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